Psychology: Chapter 6 - The Brain

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where is the hindbrain located?

base of the skull

what functions is the hindbrain associated with?

basic processes of life

part of the hindbrain that helps control posture, balance, and involuntary movements

cerebellum

what parts does the hindbrain contain?

cerebellum, medulla, and pons

outer layer of the forebrain that gives you the ability to learn and store complex and abstract information. it also allows you to see, read, and understand

cerebral cortex

inner layer of the forebrain that is the site of conscious thinking processes

cerebrum

machine used to study the brain that pinpoints injuries and deterioration

computerized axial tomography (CT/CAT scan)

wires that can be inserted into the brain to record electrical activity

electrodes

part of the brain that covers the central core

forebrain

cutting off or destroying part of an animal's brain to see if animal behaved differently

lesions

found at the core of the forebrain and is composed of many structures that regulate our emotions and motivations

limbic system

measures brain structure and activity

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

lobe of the brain associated with vision signals

occipital lobe

each hemisphere has deep grooves, some of which mark _________ or __________

regions, lobes

what surgical procedure is proven to lessen the number and severity of seizures?

separation of the hemispheres

lobe of the brain associated with hearing, memory, and speaking

temporal lobe

part of the forebrain that integrates sensory input and sends information to the appropriate areas in the cortex

thalamus

what parts does that forebrain include?

thalamus, hypothalamus, and the cerebrum

a region in the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere of the hominid brain with functions linked to speech production

Broca's area

who was the Broca's area identified by?

Dr. Paul Broca

_________ resulting in brain injuries have offered insights into how the brain functions

accidents

controls violent emotions such as fear and rage

amygdala

the two hemispheres (left and right) are connected by a band of fibers called the __________

corpus callosum

prior to brain imaging and mapping, technology scientists relied on ________, _________, and _________ to study brain behavior

electrodes, lesions, and accidents

machine used to record the electrical activity of large portions of the brain. typically used in sleep research

electroencephalogram (EEG)

the ______ part of the parietal lobe receives signals from skin and muscles

front

lobe of the brain that is associated with organization, planning, and creative thinking. it also controls planning of movements and working memory

frontal lobe

used to observe both the function of different structures of the brain and which structures participate in specific functions

functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

what are the three parts of the brain?

hind brain, midbrain, and forebrain

part of the brain that is important in the formation of memories

hippocampus

according to the myth of left brain vs right brain, what does the right side of the brain control?

holistic thought, creativity, spatial thought

part of the forebrain just below the thalamus that controls functions such as hunger, thirst, and sexual behavior. it also controls the body's reactions to temperature and higher thinking processes

hypothalamus

according to the myth of left brain vs right brain, what does the left side of the brain control?

language, mathematics, science, and analytic thought

part of the hindbrain that controls breathing, heart rate, and a variety of reflexes

medulla

part of the brain located above the pons that arouses the brain, integrates sensory information, and relays it upward

midbrain

lobe of the brain concerned with information from senses all over the body

parietal lobe

part of the hindbrain that functions as a bridge between the spinal cord and brain. It is also involved in producing chemicals for sleep

pons

detects what areas of the brain are being used when engaging in certain activities

positron emission tomography (PET scan)


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